VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Martin Palmer

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Martin Palmer

Roster ID 3205
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First Name:	Martin
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Last Name:	Palmer
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Affiliation:	Class of 1869
Biography & Genealogy:	Martin Palmer, Class of 1869 (graduated 13 out of 23): Born- August 18, 1848. Matriculated from Monticcello, Florida. At VMI 5 years (repeated freshman year). Military Record: Lt, Assistant Professor of Drawing, VMI 1869. With Corps in trenches until it disbanded April 2, 1865. Post War Career: Civil engineer; teacher; farmer. Died- March 31, 1903 in Dothan, Alabama.

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